Operations Supervisor

ZSG; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity-based bonus opportunity

Full benefits package

Structured leadership development progression

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in the United States is hiring an Operations Supervisor as part of a structured leadership development program. This high-impact role focuses on driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, emphasizing safety, quality, and team engagement. Ideal candidates should have operations leadership experience in manufacturing and a strong ambition for long-term leadership potential. The position offers a clear path to plant management and includes a benefits package and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with KPIs like OEE and labor productivity.
• Demonstrated capability in coaching and developing teammates.

Responsibilities

• Drive throughput and operational performance.
• Manage KPIs and hold teams accountable for targets.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Lead from the production floor.

Skills

Operations leadership experience in manufacturing

Exposure to performance metrics

Ability to drive results through others

Strong floor presence and accountability

High ambition and leadership potential

Job description

Operations Supervisor – Manufacturing Leadership Development Track

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading North American steel processing and manufacturing organization to hire three Operations Supervisors at a major Midwest facility in Ottawa, Ohio.

This is not a traditional “working lead” role. This position is part of a structured leadership development program designed to build future plant managers and senior operations leaders.

If you are a performance-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants a clear path toward plant leadership, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role.

The Role

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for driving performance on the plant floor. This is a highly visible leadership position with ownership over safety, quality, productivity, and team engagement.

You will not be expected to operate machinery or perform maintenance. Instead, your focus will be:

• Driving throughput and operational performance
• Managing KPIs such as OEE, output per labor hour, and productivity metrics
• Holding teams accountable to daily targets
• Identifying performance gaps and implementing corrective actions
• Leading from the floor (majority of time spent in production environment)
• Developing and coaching frontline teammates
• Creating a culture of ownership and accountability

This role is central to the organization’s succession planning and long-term leadership strategy.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking leaders — not just supervisors.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to performance metrics (OEE, throughput, output per labor hour, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through others
• Strong floor presence and accountability mindset
• High ambition and long-term leadership potential

Metals industry experience is helpful but not required. Strong operations leaders from other industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

We are open to a range of profiles:

• High-potential early-career leaders with strong drive and leadership aptitude
• Experienced production or operations supervisors
• Emerging plant leaders seeking a growth platform

Compensation & Incentives

• Monthly productivity-based bonus opportunity
• Overtime eligibility under certain conditions
• Structured leadership development progression
• Full benefits package

Why This Role Stands Out

• Clear path toward plant management
• High-impact role in a large, complex manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to influence culture and performance